Description
Creamy Paprika Chicken with Rice is a rich and comforting dish that perfectly balances tender chicken with a velvety sauce infused with the smokiness of paprika. This delightful recipe is quick to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights yet elegant enough to impress guests during special occasions. Pair it with fluffy rice, and you’ve got a satisfying meal that appeals to all tastes. Easy to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or swapping in coconut milk for a dairy-free option, this dish promises to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g boneless chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 150ml chicken broth
- 150ml heavy cream (or coconut milk)
- 1 cup basmati rice
Instructions
- Cook the rice: In salted water, cook the basmati rice until fluffy; set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken pieces with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken until cooked through; remove from skillet.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté chopped onion, sliced bell pepper, and minced garlic until softened. Stir in smoked and sweet paprika along with tomato paste.
- Combine ingredients: Add chicken broth, simmer for about 3-4 minutes, then pour in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and return the chicken to the skillet until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot: Enjoy over fluffy rice, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Consider adding mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor and nutrition. For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with coconut milk or opt for low-fat alternatives.